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every effort has been made to make sure this electronic syllabus is error-free,
it is not official.The definitive source of course information remains the original (paper)
syllabus distributed in class.

Fall 2003Chemistry 330 Lycoming College

If you have questions or comments about anything in
the course, please come see me. I am ready and willing to meet with you and
discuss your concerns, answer questions, explain concepts, solve problems,
etc. I would rather help you to understand something before a lab or test or
other assignment, than to find out you don't understand it while grading your
work.

CLASS meets MWF from 9:00 to 9:50 AM in
Heim 215.

LAB meets T from 7:45 to 11:35 AM in Heim
203.

Prerequisites: CHEM 111, MATH 129 and one year of
physics; or consent of instructor.

Grades will be based on the following weighting scheme: 3
Exams (45%), a Final Exam (20%), Labs (25%), and Homework and Quizzes (10%). 3
extra credit points (to a limit of 20, on a 1000 point scale) will be given
for each Chemistry Colloquium attended. Alternative extra credit will be
available for those whose schedules conflict with colloquium (but you must see
me to arrange this by Friday, November 7, 2003).

ALL EXAMINATIONS ARE
COMPREHENSIVE, ESPECIALLY THE FINAL.

The following scale will be applied to determine the
final letter grade: A> 90% > B> 80% > C> 70% > D> 60% > F . Plus and minus grades are
included in these ranges and will be determined at the end of the semester.
Adjustments to this scale are possible, but unlikely.

Exams:Hour Exam 1
Tuesday, September 23, 2003 (in lab)

Hour Exam 2
Tuesday, October 21, 2003 (in lab)

Hour Exam 3
Tuesday, November 25, 2003 (in lab)

Final Exam
Week of Dec. 8 - 12, 2003, To Be Announced

Content:
Physical Chemistry provides the theoretical basis for explaining and
interpreting chemical systems by focusing on the energy and time involved as
they change. In this course we plan to cover topics in Chapters 1-10 and 24 of
the text. We will study and attempt to understand many of the basic principles
and phenomena of chemical systems in equilibrium, including Gases and their
properties, Chemical Thermodynamics, Phase Relationships and Diagrams,
Chemical Equilibrium, and Electrochemistry. Physical Chemistry II 331W will
continue where this course ends, and has a comprehensive, multiple-choice ACS
exam (over both semesters) as part of the final.

Lecture Attendance and Absences:

Lecture attendance with calculator and textbook is
required. All unexcused lecture absences after three will be penalized 2 percent
(of total possible points) per day. Only absences notified ahead of time may
be excused. Notification is expected as soon as possible for planned
(athletic events, class trips) or emergency (illness) absences; call or e-mail
me or the Department Secretary (321-4180). The cause of absences must be
verified by the Dean or substantiated (note from coach or parent, doctor's
excuse, etc.).

Exam and Lab Absences:

No make-up exams will be given. The (cumulative)
final exam grade (as a %) will be substituted for one excused absence
exam grade (as a %). Barring exceptional circumstances, all subsequent
missed exams will receive a grade of zero. Because students often work in groups
in lab, absences hurt everyone and should be avoided. Make up labs will vary
(and may not be possible), depending on the circumstances of that week's
experiment. In some cases, students may be allowed to work outside scheduled lab
hours by first obtaining permission from a chemistry professor (who must be in
the building while they work and be notified when they leave), and then having a
"buddy" present.

Homework:

Each chapter has a set of recommended problems (see below)
which students are strongly encouraged to work. In addition, most days there
will be graded homework problems assigned. These are due at the start of the
next lecture (or as soon as you enter lecture, if late), and we will go over the
solution in that lecture. Many students find it useful to keep a copy of the
problem to review. No late homework will be accepted and the lowest homework
grade will be dropped. If you must be absent, have someone else take notes
and hand in any assignments for you.

An exam review session will be
held before each exam. The reviews will be in Heim 203 (the lab) or 215 (seminar
room) from 7:30 to 9:30 PM the Sunday evening prior. Review session notes, and
keys for problems and exams will be posted and/or reviewed in class. Final exam
review time is TBA.

Students are responsible for knowing material in the
assigned reading, problems, labs, and lectures. Working problems, studying and
understanding the material are keys to doing well. It is assumed that the
students are familiar with the background material in Chemistry, Physics and
Mathematics. While I am glad to help you in reviewing these topics, it is
your responsibility to make up any weaknesses or deficiencies you might
have. Much of the course material involves a high degree of conceptual
understanding (not simple memorization), so adequate preparation and study are
essential. It is not sufficient to learn the material from the lecture
alone - you should read and think about the topics covered before
attending lecture. If you still can't get a problem or concept, please see me
for help. We will cover much detailed and difficult material this semester, so
our pace must be geared toward those who are prepared to learn. In homework and
exams be neat, box answers, show your work and units (partial credit will be
given).

Academic Honesty:

On all exams and lab reports,
copying someone else's work or allowing another to copy your work and submit it
as their own is academic dishonesty and can lead to penalties such as failing
the assignment or even dismissal from the college. Unless otherwise stated, all
work submitted for a grade should be your own work (although you can study with
others to understand the concepts). Always include citations for all sources
consulted in labs or homework to avoid plagiarism. For further information on
the college policy on academic dishonesty, see the Pathfinder or
Student Handbook.

Scores will be posted after exams using a secret,
four-character code chosen by each student. If you prefer not to have your
scores posted, let me know (in writing) by 8/29/2003.

Laboratory: In the first
lab (8/26/2003), we will go over the lab schedule, safety issues, writing lab
reports, error analysis, and the use of spreadsheet programs in the Heim OCT
lab. Experiments will be done by two groups of two students each, with up to two
different experiments being done (by different groups) in any one lab period.
Thus the first lab will also have an overview for each experiment. Please be
sure to bring your notebook and take good notes. Lab report due dates are given
on the schedule (below). For the first three reports you will be allowed to turn
in a draft report. You can see how you've done, then revise only the
calculations, results, and conclusions of the report (if need be). Start work on
lab reports well before they are due - these can not be done well at the last
minute. Many Physical Chemistry Lab Reports involve as much time (or more) in
writing and calculation as the original experimental procedure did. More
information and experimental procedures will be given out in lab.

Writing Project: In
response to student feedback from previous years, we will try starting the
Writing Project at the end of the semester. Only the “Project Topic” and
“Project References” will be due this semester, at dates to be mutually
determined. More information will be distributed at a later date. The grades
will count in the homework and quizzes category. This is designed to allow more
time for the Writing Project as it continues in the Spring Semester in Physical
Chemistry II 331W.

TENTATIVE LABORATORY SCHEDULE

Date

Experiment

August 26

Check in, lab, Excel, etc.

September 2

Electrochemistry

(due Wednesday, September
10)

September 9

Bomb Calorimetry I

September 16

Bomb Calorimetry II

(due Friday, September 26)

September 23

EXAM ONE

September 30

Solution Calorimetry I

October 7

Solution Calorimetry II

(due Wednesday, October 15)

October 14

Cp/Cv Ratios of Gases I

October 21

EXAM TWO

October 28

Cp/Cv Ratios of Gases II

(due Wednesday, November 5)

November 4

NMR I

November 11

NMR II

(due Wednesday, November
19)

November 18

Fun Lab – TBA

(your
feedback / review due at final)

November 25

EXAM THREE

December 2

Checkout, review

December 8-12

Final Exam

(date and time to be
announced)

Topics for the Spring semester Writing Project will be
submitted by Friday, November 14, 2003 (the topic can be changed later, if
necessary). A list of references is due by Monday, December 1, 2003.